Sunita and Others v. Ravinder Kumar and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent-based Lok Adalat disposal of compensation appeal FAO-5379-2019 (O&M); enhanced award of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Five Lacs) to appellant No.1 Sunita over and above Tribunal award; crossed-cheque deposit by Insurance Company within 45 days; default interest 9% per annum till payment; parties Sunita and Others v. Ravinder Kumar and Another (respondent-Insurance Company); counsel: Chandan Singh (appellants); PHS Pannu (Sr. Advocate), Saurav Khuller, Sonu Rathi, Manbir Singh (Insurance Company); coram Sudeepti Sharma (President), Jai Vir Yadav (Member); dated 13.09.2025.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Five Lacs) to appellant No.1-Sunita over and above the Tribunal award in full and final settlement; the Insurance Company to deposit a crossed cheque in her name with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court within 45 days, failing which interest @ 9% per annum runs on the amount till payment.